This pasta salad with pumpkin, burrata and Parma ham is a fantastic and nutritious salad for any day. As the leaves turn color and the days grow shorter, there is one vegetable that shines like a true star in the fall season: the pumpkin. This versatile vegetable is not only a feast for the eyes with its warm orange hues, but also for our taste buds and health. This winter pasta salad with pumpkin, burrata and Parma ham is incredibly delicious for dinner or lunch. It is on the table in less than twenty minutes and is also hearty and nutritious.
Pasta salad with pumpkin, burrata and Parma ham
25 minutes
Superfast
Pumpkin is healthy!
Pumpkins are rich in vitamin A, fiber and antioxidants, making them a perfect addition to our autumn diet. They can be transformed into creamy soups, tasty stews, delicious pies and even roasted into crunchy pumpkin fries. The possibilities seem endless.
Moreover, pumpkins are a symbol of autumn and bring coziness to the home. Carving pumpkins for Halloween is a beloved tradition, and their sweet aroma fills the kitchen with warmth and comfort.
Every year I embrace pumpkin as my favorite fall vegetable. I eat it several times a week. Thank God that supermarkets, including Albert Heijn, sell many pre-cut bags of diced pumpkin. After all, cutting them is a real crime. Take advantage of it!
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What you need:
2
200 gr pasta
1 bulb of burrata
400 gr pumpkin cubes
6 slices of parma ham
2 tbsp pistachios
2 tbsp. honey
1 tsp garlic powder
fresh basil
salt and pepper
olive oil
What to do:
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and line a baking sheet with baking paper. Place the pumpkin cubes or pieces on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, garlic powder, pepper and salt. Massage well and slide into the oven for 15 minutes.
2
Bring a pan of water to a boil and cook the pasta al dente according to the package directions. Then drain and rinse with cold water. Let dry briefly in the colander or pan.
3
Coarsely chop the pistachios and basil.
4
Scoop the pasta onto a plate and top with the pumpkin, burrata, Parma ham, pistachios and garnish with a generous pinch of salt and pepper, some olive oil, fresh basil and the honey.
5
Enjoy and don't forget to share your dish in your Instastory with the tag @easyculi!
